Directed by:
Steven SoderberghScreenplay:
Scott FrankCinematography:
Elliot DavisComposer:
David HolmesCast:
George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Dennis Farina, Albert Brooks, Nancy Allen, Catherine Keener, Isaiah Washington, Steve Zahn (more)Plots(1)
Big screen adaptation of the Elmore Leonard crime novel. Bank robber Jack Foley (George Clooney) is forced to kidnap federal agent Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez) while breaking out of prison. The two feel a strong sexual attraction for each other, but Karen still takes the opportunity to escape when it arises. Jack teams up with his old partner, Buddy (Ving Rhames), and they plan one last job together in Detroit. Intending to rob the mansion of millionaire Richard Ripley (Albert Brooks), the duo still have Karen on their tail, and also face competition from ex-con Glenn Michaels (Steve Zahn) and the psychopathic Maurice 'Snoopy' Miller (Don Cheadle). (Fabulous Films)
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I can't shake the impression that Steven Soderbergh went a bit overboard with the dialogues this time and should have pushed harder on the dynamics of the story. George Clooney is slick and Jennifer Lopez looks good, but in some parts, the drive disappears. It is also impossible not to notice the often messy and somewhat convoluted editing, which is like an eyesore in a chillout film. Three stars for maintaining a solid intellectual level despite some flaws, and for the incredibly shot, lit (!), sound-designed (!), and acted romantic scene in the restaurant and hotel, which is undoubtedly among the top 10 in the history of the silver screen, supported by beautiful set design (room decor) and captivating details (snowflakes fluttering outside the window).
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It's true that a little more pace wouldn't hurt and not much actually happens, but what do you expect from a retelling of a Leonard's novel? And yet, I like this film, it breathes a sense of well-being. Clooney is likeable, Lopez is hot and a surprisingly decent actress here too, and Soderbergh is a mark of quality. I also enjoyed Don Cheadle in his villainous creation, his act with the fish always makes me laugh. Also, the scene where Clooney dumps Lopez in the trunk of the car and the dialogue that accompanies it is absolutely magical. The overall pleasant mood of the film is perfectly underscored by David Holmes' laid-back soundtrack.
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In its details, Out of Sight is quite enjoyable because, for example, the long bonding scene of the main couple, which perfectly fits with the excellent soundtrack, feels intimate and fresh. However, Steven Soderbergh characteristically loses himself in the whole, stumbling directly towards the goal and thus foreshadowing his later period of alternating hit or miss.
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